Staff Software Engineer, Global Networking & AI Infra

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a software engineer for in-person interviews in Sunnyvale, CA, joining the AI and Infrastructure team. You will work on scalable, distributed systems spanning information retrieval, networking, AI, and Cloud infrastructure, with opportunities to shift teams as needed.

Individual pay reflects skill, experience, and education. Compensation includes a competitive base salary in the U.S., a 20% target bonus, equity, and benefits, with a focus on network software and large-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.
• Experience with design and delivery of network and routing software.

Responsibilities

• Be the Subject Matter Expert on features used for Google WAN in network operating systems.
• Drive open config adoption across the GNT platforms and across industry.
• Design and develop infrastructure for running network applications in a decentralized manner.
• Design and develop new and innovative network applications that will have direct and material impact on Google’s network behavior.
• Work with the broader ecosystem on validating features from vendors and delivering high quality solutions.

Skills

8 years programming

5 years testing

3 years design/architecture

Generative AI integration

Network routing software design

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data structures & algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/CS/related field

Job description

Google is seeking a software engineer for in-person interviews in Sunnyvale, CA, joining the AI and Infrastructure team. You will work on scalable, distributed systems spanning information retrieval, networking, AI, and Cloud infrastructure, with opportunities to shift teams as needed.

Individual pay reflects skill, experience, and education. Compensation includes a competitive base salary in the U.S., a 20% target bonus, equity, and benefits, with a focus on network software and large-scale